Recent content by jworth94

Anyone ever change the propeller pitch on a Decathlon? I think mine is currently 58 and I'm turning about 2350 static rpm. The upper limit in the tcds is 2450. Jon

Has anyone purchased and installed one of these? I've got a 77 Decathlon and it'd be nice to remove it when carrying stuff and the kids. Jon

I've got a JPI engine monitor in my 8KCAB. I've decided to add an OAT probe. I haven't found a great spot to mount it. Any ideas? I thought about one of the fresh air vents on the side aft of the cowling. I would like it in a spot where the hole could be fixed if someone, at some point in...

After hours of searching for more space on my panel, I've started to think about a new panel. I've got a '77 Decathlon with a low panel. Is it possible to switch out to a new type with more space (6-pack type)? Uninstall old and install a new one in its place. Could it be that easy? I'd...

I noticed that in the Lycoming SI #1443F the magneto's listed for my engine are both the same. Listed is the Slick 4371. The 4371 has the impulse coupling, I believe. Why put two impulse coupling mags on one engine??? I currently have older slick mags and only the left side has the impulse...

Just curious what the membership thought about pre-heaters. Do you use them? If so, at what temps? Is there a brand that works better for our planes? Tanis, Reiff? Jon

I removed my wheelpants and am interested in finding a set of dust covers/caps for my wheels. Anyone know where they can be purchased? I checked with ACA and they no longer make them.

Just curious what everyone uses for summer/winter oil. Any suggestions?? Thanks, Jon

I'm proud to announce that I took ownership of a 1977 8kcab a few days ago. The airplane has been at my local airport since new. It was completely refurbished in 2001 along with an engine overhaul. It was never put up for sale, I just found out about it by word of mouth. When I first looked...

Hello all, I'm a new member and this is my first post. I'm also a newly endorsed tailwheel pilot. I got my endorsement in a Decathlon and wish I would have found this forum earlier... lot of great information here. I found a 2000 7GCBC for sale and have a few questions. 1. Would the...